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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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DIY Carbon Fiber Dip Anyone?
Curious if anyone has tried this?

http://www.camodipkit.com/products.htm
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 01:39 AM
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Wow that looks sick.. I wonder how the carbon fiber looks
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looks like the type of stuff that renntech55 was using to CF all the parts. Looks not that complicated. But how well does it hold up to temps etc.
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Only $99, might give this a try on a few engine covers.
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Originally Posted by pearlpower
Only $99, might give this a try on a few engine covers.
Let me know if you end up doing it.. Im thinking about doing it on my interior trim peices now..
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Let me know if you end up doing it.. Im thinking about doing it on my interior trim peices now..
I'm going to order this evening. 2x8' should do 4 wheels, then additional film for the engine pics and who knows, the grill. SIGH, Just painted them in GT-R K11 gunmetal. Always changing.
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Originally Posted by pearlpower
Curious if anyone has tried this?

http://www.camodipkit.com/products.htm
This is an awesome link... Thanks for sharing...
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I like the woodgrain options they have...
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